Vinyl sales in the U.S. topped $1 billion last year for the first time since the mid-80s, but most records are made of toxic plastic. Marc Carey is working to change that.

A 2017 report, for example, from the PVC Pipe Association maintains that PVC piping meets the “highest standards for quality and safety.” “As much as 70 percent of the gift cards sold in ...

The culprit is polyvinyl chloride, or PVC for short. You've likely heard of this type of vinyl plastic because it is commonly found in household items like PVC pipes, outdoor furniture, and even ...

It was such a given that vinyl was virtuous, that even for the eco-conscious recyclers of SE19 the glamour had created a massive blind spot. The format itself was so beloved that it transcended the ...

John Lombardo (left), Steve Polutnik (middle) and Andy Weber are opening Smashed Plastic, Chicago’s first vinyl record pressing plant since 1980.

The Vinyl Council of Australia (VCA) and the United States Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore what the groups call a pathway to reciprocity ...

The major flooring retailer Lumber Liquidators has agreed to sell vinyl flooring that’s made without reprocessed plastic, a chemical reform advocacy group announced Tuesday.

Coldplay say they are aiming to make the most eco-friendly album yet, with their newly-announced 10th record, Moon Music. Each vinyl copy of the album will be pressed onto discs made from nine ...